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Field Industrial Automation Electrician
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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$61,960 / year median in Missouri
+2% projected growth
Job Description
NFPA 70E
electrical safety protocols Outdoor work experience Customer service Electrical control panels Flow meters Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Mid-level Industrial equipment installation Company vehicle operation Electrical instrumentation Electrical safety procedures Industrial electronics Electrical protective device installation Emergency response Instrumentation and control equipment installation Industrial pumps Electrical control system maintenance Electrical maintenanceFull Job Description Field Industrial Automation Electrician Location:
North Kansas City, MO Compensation:
$30.00-$40.00 per hour Why this role Sunrise, truck loaded, coffee in hand—you're heading to a customer site to keep their operation humming. By mid-morning you've bent and set clean EMT runs, pulled in control wiring, and landed terminations on a custom panel. After lunch you track down a nuisance trip to a blown fuse and a loose ground, swap in a relay, verify motor rotation on a pump starter, and bring the system back online. If you can read schematics and understand core electrical theory, we'll teach you the advanced controls and instrumentation that take your craft to the next level. Perks & benefits Employee stock ownership Profit sharing 401K with company match Holiday Pay PTO Comprehensive and affordable health benefits What you'll handle Conduit & wiring: Install EMT/rigid conduit, route field wiring, and pull conductors to connect industrial control panels at customer facilities.Panel work:
Mount, modify, and rewire existing control panels and backpanels in the field. Motor controls &VFDs:
Install and connect pump controls—motor starters, contactors, relays, soft starters, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).Instrumentation:
Mount and terminate flow meters, pressure transmitters, and level sensors.Troubleshooting:
Diagnose and resolve broken conductors, blown fuses, failed relays, and grounding issues with minimal supervision.Emergency response:
Operate a company service truck for local field travel; support overtime and short-notice calls for urgent customer repairs.Safety first:
Work to NFPA 70E and OSHA standards. What you'll bring Electrical background: Industrial Electrician, Commercial Electrician, or Plant Maintenance Technician experience (purely residential experience is not a match).Core knowledge:
Basic electrical theory, 3‑phase power, 480V, 24VDC control loops, and comfort reading electrical schematics.Hands-on mindset:
Enjoy outdoor/on‑site physical work—bending conduit, pulling wire, and moving heavier components.Flexibility:
Comfortable with overtime and participating in an on‑call emergency rotation.Professionalism:
Clear communicator with a customer-first approach at client sites. You should be proficient in PLC Troubleshooting Skills Electrical Schematics Electrical Installation Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment Conduit Bending Rigid Metal Conduit (RMT) Industrial Electrical Experience Field Service Readiness Industrial Electrical Systems Electrical Panel Installation Machines & technologies you'll use Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) HMI ElectricalBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)